A review by sheena_00110101
The Jade Peony by Wayson Choy

4.0

I am a big fan of any book that uses historical Vancouver as a backdrop, so I feel inclined to provide a good review but I'm pretty sure that preferences aside, I would still rate this book highly. Choy wrote in a way that fleshes out three distinct voices and one matriarch in an unforgettable manner. While the lives of the characters are tinged with dire economic realities of the depression, the optimism and naive yet cut-to-the-bone truth of a child's outlook on situations shine through. The gems of a handful of hauntingly beautiful lines make this a very worthwhile read.